“Big fish in a small pond”
Definition
An important person in a small group or limited environment.
Examples
Examples
“He was a big fish in a small pond at his old company.”
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He was a big fish in a small pond at his old company.
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- What does "Big fish in a small pond" mean?
- "Big fish in a small pond" means an important person in a small group or limited environment.
- How do you use "Big fish in a small pond" in a sentence?
- Example: "He was a big fish in a small pond at his old company."
- Should I interpret "Big fish in a small pond" word for word?
- Understand the expression as a whole. Use the definition and example to learn its meaning rather than translating each word separately.